A guide to alcohol units (and signs of alcohol dependence) | NHS

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With so many different drinks and glass sizes, from shots to pints – not to mention bottles – it’s easy to get confused about how many units are in your drink. This video is a guide to alcohol units and also explains drinking risk levels.

If you are dependent on alcohol, stopping suddenly or reducing your alcohol use too quickly can lead to severe health complications, including seizures (also known as fits). Consult your GP or local alcohol treatment service before attempting to stop drinking.

To find out more about what support is available, click the link:
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/alcohol-support/

00:00 – 00:06 Intro
00:07 -00:23 ‘Lower risk’ drinking
00:24 – 01:26 A guide to alcohol units
01:27 – 01:38 Drinking risk levels
01:39 – 01:51 ‘Increasing risk’ drinking
01:52 – 02:03 ‘Higher risk’ drinking
02:04 – 02:12 Alcohol dependent
02:13 – 02:45 What to do if you are worried about your drinking
02:46- 02:51 Refer yourself to your local service
02:52- 03:07 What to do if you are dependent on alcohol
03:08- 03:15 Outro

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